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The Bishop of Norwich has added his voice to those of a number of Church of England bishops who have strongly criticised Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s response following the controversial actions of his special advisor Dominic Cummings.

As churches across Norfolk turn to alternative ways to keep their services going and communities in contact through live streaming, podcasts and digital gatherings, we are launching a guide to such services, so please send us your details.

Churches and residents of Norfolk are being invited to stand in solidarity with the world’s most vulnerable people in new and innovative ways during Christian Aid Week (May 10-16), after almost £100,000 was raised locally last year.

The Norfolk Churches Trust has awarded a total of £65,235 to 16 churches across the county and is still hoping that its annual fund-raising Bike Ride in September can go ahead, after cancelling its Stately Car Boot sale in May.

Thousands of Catholics have watched live-streamed Masses from half-a-dozen Diocese of East Anglia churches in Norfolk over Easter, after churches were closed to physical congregations due to the coronavirus restrictions.

In an online Easter message, Bishop Alan Hopes, says that as the Resurrection of Jesus teaches us, darkness is transfigured into brilliant light by God’s grace, our tears are turned into joy and our fears are turned into peace.

Four local Christians received Maundy Money from Her Majesty The Queen. Rather than the usual service at St George’s Chapel, Michael Cassidy, Jack Burton, Eiler Mellerup and Jennifer Vere instead received theirs by post.

The Bishop of Norwich has written to leaders of all the different faith communities across Norfolk assuring them of his prayers and expressing the hope that it might be a time for the varied communities to look to do more together in hope and love.

The Bishop of Norwich has written to ecumenical church leaders across Norfolk assuring them of his prayers, encouraging them to be there for the vulnerable and that there is 'a light that shines in the darkness'.

Chair of the Methodist Church East Anglia District, Rev Julian Pursehouse, calls on Methodists across East Anglia to watch over one another in love and express the deepest practical compassion for the most vulnerable members of our community.

To help tackle the coronavirus crisis, the Government, the NHS and local councils across Norfolk have issued a plea for people to support vital services and vulnerable people by volunteering for a variety of roles.

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